Soldier Songs and Voices currently offers chapters all across America.
We meet in venues weekly or monthly for free songwriting lessons and music writing workshops.
All sessions are led by professional musicians. Whether you are new to music or an experienced songwriter, we welcome veterans and dependents from all generations and backgrounds.
Don't have an instrument?
No problem. We are here to help you get started.
Whether you are looking to learn a new instrument, hone your songwriting skills, or simply attend a music session and see what our community is about...We are here for you.
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Interested in starting a local chapter of Soldier Songs & Voices?
SSV Denver | New Location!
VFW Post 1 Mondays 7PM / MST
website: www.vfwpost1.org/
841 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204
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Jack Blaise, John Evans and Tony Rosario are now hosting weekly meetings Mondays 7PM / MST at the VFW Post 1. There is also an open mic for the public, first Sundays 4-7PM / MST. The post will serve as a gathering place for community events, and provide a space for creation and musical performance in the heart of the Denver Arts district.
Mid-Coast Maine
The Peace Gallery
112 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
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New Chapter!
SSV Mid-Coast Maine hosts sessions on Tuesdays 6-8pm /EST (bi-weekly) at
The Peace Gallery in Damariscotta, Maine. Sessions are led by Ron Capps.
Email Ron for more info: ron@veteranswriting.org
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Venue Information!
The Peace Gallery
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Gloucester, MA
Cape Ann Veterans Services
12 Emerson Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Led by Richard Clark, SSV Cape Anne hosts weekly sessions Fridays at 10:30am / EST.
Meetings are held at the Cape Ann Veterans Services center.
Visit Richard's website for more info:
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Portland, OR
Artichoke Music
2007 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
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Soldier Songs and Voices – Portland Metro advances the arts of music and songwriting. We welcome all discussion and commentary, as it relates to those arts. As an organization, we endeavor to provide an accepting community space for all. We meet on Zoom Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. PST and beginning January 2023 in-person meetings at Artichoke Music, every 4th Sunday. More details: www.artichokemusic.org and https://www.ssvpdx.org/.
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Zoom Meeting Info
Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684
Passcode: 939440
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LA Times Article on SSV Portland
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San Antonio, TX
Sam's Burger Joint
330 E. Grayson Street
San Antonio, TX 78215
In partnership with 'Find The Hero In You',
Tom Vickers and Jeph Duarte lead Soldier Songs and Voices sessions the first Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm / CST at Sam's Burger Joint. www.samsburgerjoint.com
Greenville, SC
Rupert Huse Veterans Cnt
770 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC 29615
SSV Upstate is located in Greenville, SC and led by Neil Sondov. The group meets in-person the 1st Sunday of every month from 3-5pm / EST. Meetings are held at the Rupert Huse Veterans Center. For more information, please email: ssvupstate@gmail.com or vbarnes@uws.us
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Mayor of Greenville - Proclamation
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LaGrange, TX
The Bugle Boy
1051 N. Jefferson St.
LaGrange, TX 78945
Bugle Calls Recording Sessions
FREE
As a chapter of Soldier Songs & Voices, The Bugle Boy Foundation invites any and all Veterans and active-duty military personnel to participate in our FREE Bugle Calls Recording Sessions.
Taking advantage of our WW II building acoustics and the talents of our sound engineer, participants will perform their songs from The Bugle Boy stage! This is a great opportunity to professionally capture your songs and to share with friends and family.
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Fayetteville, AR
Senior Activity & Wellness
945 S. College St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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SSV-Northwest Arkansas hosts virtual meetings every week, Tuesdays at 2pm/CST.
Visit links for more info:
www.soldiersongsandvoicesnwa.org
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Santa Fe, NM
The Candy Man Strings
851 St. Michael's Drive
Santa Fe, NM 78505
SSV Santa Fe hosts an in-person songwriting workshop from 5-7pm Mountain Time on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
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We’ll work with you on your songwriting efforts, present tips and info gleaned from SSV workshops and retreats, and maybe some exercises to help get us thinking.
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